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The Clinical Implications of Fatty Pancreas: A Concise Review.

Authors :
Khoury T
Asombang AW
Berzin TM
Cohen J
Pleskow DK
Mizrahi M
Source :
Digestive diseases and sciences [Dig Dis Sci] 2017 Oct; Vol. 62 (10), pp. 2658-2667. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 08.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Fatty pancreas is a newly recognized condition which is poorly investigated until today as compared to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is characterized by pancreatic fat accumulation and subsequent development of pancreatic and metabolic complications. Association of fatty pancreas have been described with type 2 diabetes mellitus, acute and chronic pancreatitis and even pancreatic carcinoma. In this review article, we provide an update on clinical implications, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-2568
Volume :
62
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Digestive diseases and sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28791556
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-017-4700-1